■Job Overview
The Supplier Compliance Auditor is a pivotal quality assurance professional responsible for evaluating, qualifying, and monitoring the compliance status of contract manufacturers (CMOs) and critical raw material suppliers across a geographically diverse global supply chain.
This role ensures that all external NeilMed partners meet applicable regulatory requirements, internal quality standards, and industry best practices in alignment with FDA, EMA, ANVISA, EU MDR, and ISO frameworks.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in GMP/GDP auditing with cross-cultural communication skills, regulatory acumen, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across a complex international supplier network.

■Summary of Responsibilities
Supplier Auditing & Qualification
▪ Plan, conduct, and lead on-site and remote GMP/GDP audits of contract manufacturers and critical raw material suppliers across the globe like India, China, Japan, Brazil, Europe, and the USA.
▪ Develop and execute risk-based audit plans aligned with ICH Q10, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Parts 210/211/820, and applicable regional/international regulations.
▪ Assess compliance with cGMP, cGDP, and quality system requirements; document findings through detailed audit reports with actionable CAPA recommendations.
▪ Lead initial qualification audits for prospective suppliers and conduct re-qualification audits on a defined frequency schedule.
▪ Evaluate suppliers' quality management systems, manufacturing processes, change control procedures, and document management practices.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
▪ Maintain current knowledge of regional pharmaceutical and medical device regulations, including FDA 21 CFR, EU GMP Annex 1–16, ANVISA, TGA, MHLW, and Health Canada guidelines.
▪ Perform supplier risk assessments using quality risk management principles (ICH Q9) and ISO 14971 and classify suppliers by criticality and risk tier.
▪ Review and assess regulatory inspection outcomes, warning letters, and import alerts affecting the supplier network; escalate findings as required.
▪ Support regulatory submissions (e.g., DMFs, Technical Files) requiring supplier data, declarations, and audit evidence.
CAPA Management & Continuous Improvement
▪ Issue and track audit non-conformances (critical, major, minor); verify effectiveness of supplier CAPAs within defined timelines.
▪ Partners with suppliers to develop robust root cause analyses and drive systemic quality improvements.
▪ Monitor supplier quality performance KPIs (e.g., OOS rates, complaint trends, deviation frequency) and present metrics to senior leadership quarterly.
▪ Facilitate supplier development programs and training initiatives to strengthen supplier quality capabilities.
Supplier Quality Agreements & Documentation
▪ Review and maintain Quality Agreements with contract manufacturers and critical suppliers, ensuring all regulatory and company requirements are reflected.
▪ Maintain accurate and audit-ready supplier qualification files, audit records, and compliance documentation in the company's QMS.
▪ Support change notifications and change control evaluations for supplier-initiated modifications to processes, materials, or facilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
▪ Collaborate closely with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, and Legal to align supplier qualification activities with business and compliance objectives.
▪ Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier quality matters during internal and external regulatory inspections.
▪ Represent Supplier Quality in cross-functional project teams for new product introductions, technology transfers, and supply chain changes.
▪ Provide expert guidance and training to internal stakeholders on supplier compliance topics and regulatory updates